Pregnant Holly Willoughby opts for a demure look as Graeme Le Saux is first celebrity voted off Dancing On Ice ~ Beauty Care

Pregnant Holly Willoughby opts for a demure look as Graeme Le Saux is first celebrity voted off Dancing On Ice

Last year it was her cleavage that grabbed all the headlines.

But Holly Willoughby has more than just herself to think about as she hosts Dancing On Ice this year - namely her unborn child.

With that in mind, Miss Willoughby opted for more sober attire when the ITV reality show kicked off last night.

Holly showed off her baby bump in a demure black and white dress which completely covered up her cleavage on the opening show of Dancing On Ice

As viewers wondered what eye-popping outfit she would be wearing, it became clear she had decided motherhood demanded a safer look last night as former England footballer Graeme Le Saux became the first celebrity to get the boot.

Not so demure: One of the outfits Holly wore on the show last year

With her baby bump visible for the first time, Miss Willoughby was dressed in an elegant black-and-white Jovani dress with a large bow.

The 27-year-old, who co-hosted with Phillip Schofield, has been cautious about showing off her figure ever since it was revealed on The X Factor that she was pregnant.

Miss Willoughby, who is married to TV producer Dan Baldwin, faced criticism from some viewers last year for the revealing nature of dresses she wore.

One cream outfit provoked complaints that she looked as if she would fall out of it at any moment.

Bookmakers were even running odds on this happening during this year's show.

Le Saux was given his marching orders after being voted in the bottom two by viewers alongside undercover journalist Donal MacIntyre.

They then entered the dance-off, after which the judges unanimously voted for MacIntyre to stay in the show.

Graeme Le Saux and dance partner Kristina Lenko say their goodbyes

The former England footballer was presented with a bouquet from Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean

The show had kicked off with news that the seven male celebrities would be the first to be put through their paces.

There was also a dramatic dance sequence led by ice skating mentor Jane Torvill.

Dancing On Ice

Host Phillip Schofield with the female contestants, Zoe Salmon, Coleen Nolan, Roxanne Pallett, Gemma Bissix, Melinda Messenger and Jessica Taylor

Christopher Dean only made it onto the ice near the end of the opening performance because he is still recovering from a shoulder operation.

He later told hosts Schofield and Willoughby: 'I feel a bit like a kid that's been told that he can't play with his toys at the moment, so I'm desperate to get back.'

He is still taking an active role mentoring the acts, but had to tone down his own performance to avoid causing further injury.

Schofield and Holly Willoughby open the show by chatting to Torvill and Dean

Dean had to tone down his own performance as he is still recovering from a shoulder operation

First to perform was former Big Brother contestant Jeremy Edwards with his dance partner Darya Nucci.

He sported black trousers and a tight-fitting pink top and scored a collective 15 points out of a possible 30 from the five judges.

Next up was Donal MacIntyre and his partner Florentine Houdiniere who bagged 13.5 points.

Former Liberty X star Jessica Taylor skates onto the ice during the show opening

EastEnders star Gemma Bissix looked stunning in a red ensemble

He was followed by former EastEnders star Todd Carty and his partner Susie Lipanova.

Sporting a yellow ensemble, the star received a low score of 7.5 after being criticised for being too wooden.

Judge Jason Gardner said he looked as if he had had 'an accident in your pants' during the performance.

Melinda Messenger wore her hair in tumbling blonde curls

The former topless model takes a bow with dancer partner Fred Palascak

Coleen Nolan made her entrance in a black number

Former rugby star Ellery Hanley skated to Born To Run with Frankie Poultney and following his performance broke the record for the highest score of the evening with 17.5.

But the record was quickly mashed by former X Factor star Ray Quinn who bagged an impressive 23.5 for his moves to the Hanson Song Doo Wop with partner Maria Filippov.

Sporting a pink top with a plunging v-neck, the youngster was told by Christopher Dean that he had 'real talent'.

Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon takes a bow

Zoe with Coleen and Roxanne being interviewed by Phillip

The star said he has been adapting his skills from roller blading during his training.

Former England footballer Graham Le Saux took to the ice in a black tuxedo and green sequined shirt for his performance of I've Got You Under My Skin.

Jeremy Edwards was the first star to take to the ice with partner Darya Nucci

Undercover journalist Donal MacIntyre and partner Florentine Houdiniere

He was awarded a score of 13.5 for his performance

Following his dance with partner Kristina Lenko, Le Saux was given a score of 14.5, which he said he was delighted with.

Finally, TV presenter Michael Underwood made a return to form with dance partner Melanie Lambert.

Former EastEnders star Todd Carty goes through his moves with partner Susie Lipanova

Former rugby league star Ellery Hanley skated to Born To Run with dance partner Frankie Poultney

He was a member of last year's troupe of celebrity dancers on the show, but crashed out of the contest two weeks in after sustaining an ankle injury.

Despite making a stumble on the ice, he managed to clock up 15 points from the judges.

The former X Factor contestant Ray Quinn top-scored with 23.5

It is the turn of the female contestants to perform next week.

The opening night was not without a minor controversy, however.

The usually inoffensive Schofield prompted a complaint from one viewer after he hit outspoken judge Jason Gardiner round the head, causing him to look round in shock.